All sects work

Chapter 162 Bonds (2)

"He became the first of the seven stars, and he has a blood bond with the guardian star." Shi Xuanying's expression was more serious than ever. "The more you are connected to a key figure, the harder it is to extricate yourself. Once we are deeply bound to Xiao Hongfan, we will definitely be quickly assimilated. You won't be able to hold on until we break through the dust. If Tiantian and Xingxing hadn't become double killer stars, I wouldn't even let them stay in there."

For the first time, Zhuang Qiqi truly regretted that she had randomly recognized a bunch of spiritual treasures, which hindered her cultivation.

For Zhuang Qiqi, it was not difficult to make this decision. She was afraid of death and did not have the spirit of a sword cultivator to constantly commit suicide. She did not need to think and directly responded: "Okay, when?"

"After the grain auction tomorrow." Shi Xuanying was reluctant to send off her best teammate who was both capable and cost-saving. "Do more work before he leaves."

Zhuang Qiqi readily agreed: "I will not rest tonight. I will handle all the recent official business in Tao County."

Shi Xuanying patted her shoulder with relief: "Qiqi, I was right about you, you are really righteous."

"Master, please remember my kindness." Zhuang Qiqi had made a careful calculation. She was the weakest among all the people, and it was not easy for her to obtain resources in the world through her own efforts. However, she was very good at handling mundane affairs, and she could easily get cultivation resources by working. It was a business that was sure to make a profit.

"Don't worry." Shi Xuanying said.

Both parties were very satisfied with the conversation.

Zhuang Qiqi processed a pile of official documents overnight and arranged the auction before he came to Shi Xuanying with the list of people who would bid for the grain: "There are more than 150 gentry and merchants in total."

Shi Xuanying was surprised: "How can there be so many wealthy families in such small Tao County and Linxi County?"

The two counties are located in a remote corner and appear to be peaceful and tranquil as usual, but outside, there is war everywhere. Not every place has many martial artists as guards, and merchants from outside will hardly risk coming here.

The profit from Taoxian fruit is not enough to make people work hard for it.

Zhuang Qiqi said: "I asked Liu Zhubu, and also asked someone to check. Most of the people here are just here to make up the numbers, and their family assets are not that wealthy. Because the auction method has not been announced yet, they signed up to give it a try, thinking that they might be able to buy ten or eight kilograms." This makes sense.

Shi Xuanying took the list and found that Zhuang Qiqi carefully introduced the identity and background of each person. Shi Xuanying's eyes fell on a few of the names, "Wang family..."

The Wang family behind that great official Wang was once a powerful aristocratic family of the Small Chen Kingdom. After the Small Chen Kingdom was destroyed, their status plummeted. Although a lean camel is bigger than a horse, don’t they want to restore their former glory?

Shi Xuanying had reason to suspect that this person might be secretly supporting the Restoration Army.

"I heard that the Restoration Army had previously cleared the countryside in order to trap Xiao Hongfan to death?" Shi Xuanying asked.

"Yes." Zhuang Qiqi nodded. "Not a single grain of food was left, and the people were all properly resettled in the city. The Restoration Army has been in power for less than half a year, and they have been able to do this so quickly. It's simply terrifying."

Being properly settled does not mean having no complaints.

Shi Xuanying quickly added the auction rules and handed them to Zhuang Qiqi.

The golden light from the east broke through the clouds, tearing the remaining cumulus clouds from last night into pieces.

When it was bright, several yamen runners posted the notice at the gate of the yamen.

As the crowd grew larger and larger, the yamen runners began to read aloud the rules related to the auction, as well as the rules for ordinary people to obtain grain seeds.

I was delayed tonight by something, and will write a longer chapter tomorrow.